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Texas History Dates Trivia Quiz

I'll give you the event, and you give me the date.

A multiple-choice quiz by aekindred. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
aekindred

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,295

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1775

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Question 1 of 10

1. The founding of San Antonio? Hint

1801

1698

1718

1739

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Question 2 of 10

2. Battle of the Alamo? Hint

1834

1837

1835

1836

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Question 3 of 10

3. Discovery of oil at Spindletop? Hint

1915

1901

1927

1933

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Question 4 of 10

4. The John F. Kennedy assassination? Hint

1965

1969

1959

1963

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Question 5 of 10

5. Battle of Gonzales? Hint

1834

1837

1836

1835

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jim 'Pa' Ferguson was impeached as Governor of Texas? Hint

1937

1924

1917

1912

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Question 7 of 10

7. A major hurricane destroys Galveston? Hint

1900

1920

1910

1930

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Question 8 of 10

8. Battle of San Jacinto? Hint

1837

1834

1836

1835

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Question 9 of 10

9. Texas admitted to the Union? Hint

1845

1855

1836

1865

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Question 10 of 10

10. George W. Bush elected as President and Alex Rodriguez signed by Rangers? Hint

1999

2000

1998

2001

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The founding of San Antonio?

Answer: 1718

San Antonio was a halfway point for missionaries on their trip from Mexico City to the East Texas missions.

2. Battle of the Alamo?

Answer: 1836

This battle was the ultimate motivator for Texan forces.

3. Discovery of oil at Spindletop?

Answer: 1901

4. The John F. Kennedy assassination?

Answer: 1963

This happened on November 22nd in Dallas.

5. Battle of Gonzales?

Answer: 1835

This battle started the Texas Revolution.

6. Jim 'Pa' Ferguson was impeached as Governor of Texas?

Answer: 1917

His wife later ran for Governor and won. She was really a puppet Governor for Jim.

7. A major hurricane destroys Galveston?

Answer: 1900

Galveston was on its way to becoming a major city (economically) in Texas. It never really recovered.

8. Battle of San Jacinto?

Answer: 1836

Most battles of the Texan Revolution were fought in 1836. This one ended it.

9. Texas admitted to the Union?

Answer: 1845

Texas was in major debt when it became part of the United States.

10. George W. Bush elected as President and Alex Rodriguez signed by Rangers?

Answer: 2000

A great year for most Texans.

Source: Author aekindred

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